Gallen
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Hi everyone!
I'm wonder if anyone who has watched Snake Davis's dvd, "How To Make It Sing" could comment about dynamics? I also hope I got the terminology correct, dynamics should refer to loudness, is that right? e.g. ppp, f?
Well in Mr Davis' DVD, he does an exercise that basically pushes air into the mouthpiece, not making a sound then gradually increasing the strength of the support, or so I understand it, till the reed slowly vibrates, from soft to loud, and back to soft again.
I seem to only be able to make the sound "happen" at a somewhat loud level, almost like an on/off switch. I can't get the sound to be soft, unless I actually apply some pressure on the reed with my lower lip. Doing this also tends to... dampen the sound? Would love some thoughts on this!
Btw, my setup is: Hanson SA5, Vandoren AL4, BG Lig, Hemke #2. I've tried harder reeds like Rico royal 2.5, not much difference and I tire in *minutes*.
Thanks!
Alvin
I'm wonder if anyone who has watched Snake Davis's dvd, "How To Make It Sing" could comment about dynamics? I also hope I got the terminology correct, dynamics should refer to loudness, is that right? e.g. ppp, f?
Well in Mr Davis' DVD, he does an exercise that basically pushes air into the mouthpiece, not making a sound then gradually increasing the strength of the support, or so I understand it, till the reed slowly vibrates, from soft to loud, and back to soft again.
I seem to only be able to make the sound "happen" at a somewhat loud level, almost like an on/off switch. I can't get the sound to be soft, unless I actually apply some pressure on the reed with my lower lip. Doing this also tends to... dampen the sound? Would love some thoughts on this!
Btw, my setup is: Hanson SA5, Vandoren AL4, BG Lig, Hemke #2. I've tried harder reeds like Rico royal 2.5, not much difference and I tire in *minutes*.
Thanks!
Alvin